Description

8-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique fused-ring structure with a phenyl substituent makes it a critical building block for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where its biphenyl-naphthalene core contributes to specific biological activity and environmental stability.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a core structure or a functionalized derivative for electron-transporting materials (ETMs) and host materials in emissive layers.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Serves as a backbone for constructing sophisticated chiral and achiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to enhance thermal stability, refractive index, or mechanical properties of high-performance polymers and coatings.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable tool compound for exploring new organic reactions, photophysical properties, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	144119-86-8
Molecular Formula	C17H12O2
Molecular Weight	248.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthoic acid, 8-phenyl-; 8-Phenyl-2-naphthoic acid; 8-Phenylnaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-8-phenylnaphthalene; 8-Phenyl-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 8-Phenyl-2-naphthoic acid; 144119-86-8 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 8-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.